The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI is 13.7 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1498
1721
1897
1447
1782
2039
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1498 mm
Height
1447 mm
2515
4129
2640
4266
4129 mm
Length
4266 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BSW*
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
731 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
354 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
